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More than 130 arrested at pro-Palestinian protest at UMass
AMHERST — More than 130 people were arrested on the University of Massachusetts campus Tuesday night after those who set up a pro-Palestinian encampment on the South Lawn of the Student Union refused to dismantle tents and other parts of the site and...
‘Knitting treasure’ of the Valley: Northampton Wools owner spreads passion for ancient pastime
NORTHAMPTON — Above the rows of shelves at Northampton Wools, amid all of the yarn of different colors, materials and thickness that fill every cubby in sight, sits a famous sweater worn by Charlize Theron in the Academy Award-winning film “The Cider...
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Boys volleyball: Granby cruises to 3-0 sweep over Athol (PHOTOS)
GRANBY – Michael Swanigan and Braeden Gallagher had just taken the volleyball net down from another win Wednesday night, but they weren’t ready to pack up the balls just yet.The two went off to the side of the gym and began hitting at each other,...
Opinion
Guest columnist Phil Wilson: Let us pick local town officials by sortition
Here is a way for Northampton, Amherst, or any local town to become the cutting edge of democracy: Do away with elections.People who consciously scheme to obtain power tend to be, well … power hungry. If you don’t want narcissists and psychopaths...
Business
Area property deed transfers, May 2
AMHERST Faheem Ibrahim Lt and Faheem Ibrahim to Nan Zhao and Zhihong Ni, 16 Arbor Way, $738,000 Richard B. Spurgin to Yg Pleasant LLC, East Pleasant Street, Lot 1, $218,000 Richard B. Spurgin to Yg Pleasant LLC, East Pleasant Street, Lot 2,...
Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: Capturing my Bermuda nemesis: The Great Kiskadee nearly evaded me, until I followed its song
We’ve reached that point in the school year when it is actually painful (I mean physically painful) for me to leave my yard in the morning. May is the true month of the reawakening and blooming of Nature’s splendor and last week she was in full...
Obituaries
Florence, MA - Eli Knapp Abrams, of Florence Massachusetts, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 22nd, 2024 in Goshen, MA. Eli was born in Beverly, MA on March 19th, 2003. He is the cherished son of Jennifer and Maury Abrams, and belov... remainder of obit for Eli Knapp Abrams
Winston-Salem, NC - To my family and friends: With great sadness, I wish to announce the passing of Lori Christenson, my beloved wife of 40 years, who died peacefully at our home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on February 20th, 2024. ... remainder of obit for Lori E. Christenson
South Kingstown, RI - Helen A. (Fil) Czelusniak formerly of Easthampton, died on March 22, 2024 at South County Hospital in South Kingstown, RI. Born in Hadley, she was 97 years old. Helen graduated from Hopkins Academy and Northampton... remainder of obit for Helen Czelusniak
Wilford J. Morton, Jr. Belchertown, MA - Wilford J. Morton, Jr., beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024, at the age of 85. Wilford was born on September 17, 1938, in Waltham, Massachusetts, to his p... remainder of obit for Wilford J. Morton Jr.